For this assignment we will explore an image from early “realistic” methods of artistic representation (Aaron Douglas’s style)  and one image from later “art of alteration” and analyze the following: What kind of truth does each work try to achieve?

Methods of artistic representation

Humanities Topic Aaron Douglas’s style. Paper details Aaron Douglas’s style “is the result of a deep-rooted belief that in trying to imitate the actual world, art-as-likeness was really falsifying the way we see that world.” Although all art is a form of imitation—whether of the actual or the imaginary world—Douglas’s belief highlights the way artists have used conflicting methods of getting to the “truth” of the world. Choose one image from early “realistic” methods of artistic representation and one image from later “art of alteration” and analyze the following:

Methods of artistic representation

What kind of truth does each work try to achieve? What methods is each artist using to create this kind of truth? Also, how do these methods differ from each other? Then, focusing on one of the works you analyzed, discuss how its method of getting to truth compares with the method by which the modern American novel (discussed in chapter 4) tries to get to its truth. Review “Renaissance Art” and “Art as Alteration” (chapter 5); “The Modern American Novel” (chapter 4). Provide three (3) sources for your entry minimum.

Methods of artistic representation

No Wikipedia and other non-academic websites for this criteria. Acceptable sources may be located from the following: their textbook Academic and scholarly journals smarthistory.org Museum websites – such as those linked on this page: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/museums-us.html.  The sources above are merely suggestions of where credible sources could be found, and should not be mistaken as always acceptable. Also, please use proper academic discretion to determine if your source is appropriate.

Methods of artistic representation

If you have any questions regarding this, please review this website: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/553/01/ (Links to an external site.) or speak with your local librarian. Cite academic articles, books, or other research at sources of your conclusions. Use APA or MLA style. Refer to the Ivy Tech Writing Guide for examples of citations commonly used. Include in-text citations and a full resource(s) citation. See the citation resources in “Resources” area for information specific to art citations. Lastly, thoroughly address all aspects of the prompt. https://youtu.be/XkUS3bgItqQ

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